Guidebook for Hvar

Anita

Meðlimur síðan 2016

Guidebook for Hvar

Best beaches in Hvar

It’s hard to pinpoint one best beach on Hvar, they are all so different and gorgeous. These are my favourite...

beach Pokonji dol

Pokonji dol is the nicest beach in Hvar town. It is a 20 minutes nice walk along the coast from Hvar town. You can also drive to Pokojni Dol and there’s a spacious free parking right next to the beach. There are two restaurants, sun beds & umbrellas for rent. From Pokonji dol you can easily walk a little bit further to Mekićevica beach or Robinson beach which are quieter and beautiful.

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beach Pokonji dol

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Pokonji dol is the nicest beach in Hvar town. It is a 20 minutes nice walk along the coast from Hvar town. You can also drive to Pokojni Dol and there’s a spacious free parking right next to the beach. There are two restaurants, sun beds & umbrellas for rent. From Pokonji dol you can easily walk a little bit further to Mekićevica beach or Robinson beach which are quieter and beautiful.

Dubovica Beach Bar

Some 8 km east from the city of Hvar on the south shore of the island of Hvar is situated the picturesque cove Dubovica, with a spacious pebble beach, crystal clear sea and interesting underwater landscape. It offers a vacation far away from the city noise with a view of the countryside house of the Kasandrić family from the 18th / 19th century. Dubovica can be reached by boat or a car. On the main road there is small carpark, from It is a 10 minutes walk down to the beach. On the beach there is one bar and one restaurant. There is no sun bed or umbrella rental.

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Dubovica Beach Bar

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Some 8 km east from the city of Hvar on the south shore of the island of Hvar is situated the picturesque cove Dubovica, with a spacious pebble beach, crystal clear sea and interesting underwater landscape. It offers a vacation far away from the city noise with a view of the countryside house of the Kasandrić family from the 18th / 19th century. Dubovica can be reached by boat or a car. On the main road there is small carpark, from It is a 10 minutes walk down to the beach. On the beach there is one bar and one restaurant. There is no sun bed or umbrella rental.

beach Malo Zaraće

On the rocky cliffs on the south side of Hvar is located the village of Zaraće, 6 km from the city of Hvar. At the foot of this small picturesque village there are two deep coves with pebble beaches, one facing east called Velo Zaraće and the other facing west called Malo Zaraće. The pebble beaches of Velo Zaraće and Malo Zaraće close impressive rocky cliffs, true natural beauties. Zaraće is, with its underwater landscape, an interesting destination for all underwater fans. Zaraće can be reached by boat or by car. There is one lounge bar & restaurant in Velo Zarace.

beach Malo Zaraće

On the rocky cliffs on the south side of Hvar is located the village of Zaraće, 6 km from the city of Hvar. At the foot of this small picturesque village there are two deep coves with pebble beaches, one facing east called Velo Zaraće and the other facing west called Malo Zaraće. The pebble beaches of Velo Zaraće and Malo Zaraće close impressive rocky cliffs, true natural beauties. Zaraće is, with its underwater landscape, an interesting destination for all underwater fans. Zaraće can be reached by boat or by car. There is one lounge bar & restaurant in Velo Zarace.

Pakleni Otoci

The Pakleni Islands are a chain of rocky islets just off the coast of Hvar. This beautiful archipelago is only a short boat ride and a popular day trip from Hvar town as it offers some of the most breathtaking beaches, great restorants, and some of the most amazing beach clubs in Hvar.

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Pakleni Otoci

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The Pakleni Islands are a chain of rocky islets just off the coast of Hvar. This beautiful archipelago is only a short boat ride and a popular day trip from Hvar town as it offers some of the most breathtaking beaches, great restorants, and some of the most amazing beach clubs in Hvar.

Palmizana

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Palmizana

Ulica Vlade Avelinija

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Sightseeing

Spánverskt kastali

Španjola Fortress is located above Hvar. This well preserved fortress was built in the 16th century. You can reach it by pedestrian path and stairway from the centre of the town or you can drive there along an excellent road. There you will enjoy the amazing view of the entire island of Hvar and Pakleni Islands.

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Spánverskt kastali

80 Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica

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Španjola Fortress is located above Hvar. This well preserved fortress was built in the 16th century. You can reach it by pedestrian path and stairway from the centre of the town or you can drive there along an excellent road. There you will enjoy the amazing view of the entire island of Hvar and Pakleni Islands.

Franciscan Monastery

Visite the beautiful Franciscan monastery, built in 1461. Here you can enjoy an amazing monastery museum treasure and an excellent collection of paintings of the old masters. Over 500 years old cypress tree can be found in the monastery yard.

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Franciscan Monastery

Šetalište put Križa

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Visite the beautiful Franciscan monastery, built in 1461. Here you can enjoy an amazing monastery museum treasure and an excellent collection of paintings of the old masters. Over 500 years old cypress tree can be found in the monastery yard.

Saint Stephen

The Cathedral of St. Stephan it was built on the site of an early 6th century church. Present appearance the Cathedral received in the 16th and 17th century. The Cathedral is located on the main town square, Saint Stephen’s Square which is with its 4500 square metres the largest square in Dalmatia. The main town square (Hvarska pjaca), is a popular gathering place. Numerous cafés and restaurants are located here.

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Saint Stephen

Trg Sv. Stjepana

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The Cathedral of St. Stephan it was built on the site of an early 6th century church. Present appearance the Cathedral received in the 16th and 17th century. The Cathedral is located on the main town square, Saint Stephen’s Square which is with its 4500 square metres the largest square in Dalmatia. The main town square (Hvarska pjaca), is a popular gathering place. Numerous cafés and restaurants are located here.

Arsenal

The arsenal in Hvar town was built in the 13th century. The theatre was built on the first floor of the arsenal in 1612. It is one of the oldest in Europe.

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Arsenal

1 Riva

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The arsenal in Hvar town was built in the 13th century. The theatre was built on the first floor of the arsenal in 1612. It is one of the oldest in Europe.

Loggia

Hvar town loggia and a clock tower from the 15th century together are the only remains of the former Governor's Palace.

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Loggia

6 Trg Sv. Stjepana

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Hvar town loggia and a clock tower from the 15th century together are the only remains of the former Governor's Palace.

Benedictine Convent

Nowadays, the Benedictine monastery is especially known to the world for its agave lace, which is nurtured and passed down from generation to generation in the monastery and is on the UNESCO list as a cultural intangible asset.

Benedictine Convent

Nowadays, the Benedictine monastery is especially known to the world for its agave lace, which is nurtured and passed down from generation to generation in the monastery and is on the UNESCO list as a cultural intangible asset.